Joseph Regenstein, Jr. School of the Chicago Botanic Garden

Symposia

Symposia and conferences allow you to attend a single- or multi-day program on a specific topic ranging from stone in the landscape or plant conservation issues to horticulture therapy or youth gardening.

Participants will learn from both national and international experts and have ample time to network with gardening peers or professional colleagues. Continuing education units (CEUs) from professional associations are available for most symposia and conferences.

Student Research in Plant Biology and Conservation Symposium

Saturday, November 1, 2008
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The Chicago Botanic Garden is pleased to host the second annual Plant Biology and Conservation Symposium especially for graduate and undergraduate students. This will be a day-long event focused on providing students with an early opportunity to present their research to colleagues. It is a wonderful chance for students with related interests and concerns to learn about the research of others, make contacts, and present their own work in a collegial and low-stress environment. The event will close with an invited keynote speaker, Sir Peter Crane, who is distinguished in the field of plant biology and conservation.

Registration includes morning coffee, lunch, parking and all symposium handouts.

We are accepting abstracts for either posters or 15-minute oral presentations. Registration is open to anyone interested in plant ecology and evolution. Anyone wishing to present at this symposium must submit an abstract to the Program Chair before September 12, 2008.

To register, call (847) 835-8261 or register online below. Registration includes morning coffee, lunch, parking and all symposium handouts.

Saturday, November 1, 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Alsdorf Auditorium
SYM112208

Registration Deadline: October 24, 2008
Early-bird fee postmarked by October 3: $59/$74
Fee after October 24: $79/$99
Full-time students enrolled in graduate or undergraduate program: $29 with student ID
Symposium presenter registration is complimentary.

Registration Information

Preregistration is required. You may register online, by phone, by fax or by mail.

Click here to register online.

Phone the registration service at (847) 835-8261 and press 1 after the greeting.